Can 3yo kids set this themselves? Or is it too difficult to turn the band?
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It's an easy "click" style timer so yes a 3 yo can set it themself. The issue is understanding how the yellow and green band work together pertaining to the green/yellow/red light function. We use it for our 3 and 7 yo boys and they often reset the timer to get more time. I'd say it's great for tracking time if you typically use more than a 5 minute warning because you can then utilize all 3 color options. We often bypass the timer for anything needed under 5 minutes because it only goes from green to red; still it's a durable timer (with a few flaws.)
42129
They could probably turn it but the lowest time you can set is 5 min and that is a long time for a 3yo to sit in timeout, in my opinion.
42130
It is probably too hard to turn for a 3 year old. You can pre- set & it is pretty easy to turn on and press start...
574482
I would suggest looking up directions because there are several items to be set, time, stations etc. instructions are quite easy to follow. Good luck!
213940
My kids are 2-1/2 and 4-1/2 they are my biggest one is able to buckle herself but not the little one. No they aren't able to get out on their own. I haven't teach them how. But if your daughter is 7 i am sure she could.
1957148
I'm not sure if your child will be able to push the button with one finger. For a full grown adult its not a problem. Pushing it a couple of times I think you do have to put a little pressure on the button to turn it on. With practice or using both thumbs I think she could use it. I'm really happy with mine and for the people I bought them for but they were all adults. The fact that they glow (not real bright to disturb sleep) is worth trying them out. Good Luck!
1740103
Its not that hard its a two person move or an awkward one person. Its best to set it up first. Smart idea I didn't and well it wasn't so much fun putting it together which did take some time with a whining child.
1085029
The three year old might be able to do it with some instruction. It requires lifting and twisting the catch in the direction you want to go. It's a great gate though and works very smoothly
1402163
Sorry, but I can't help you. I gave the Singing Machine as a gift. Idon't know if the kids ever took it out of the box!
1957642
I do believe you need to re-set it. My kid's 18 now and hasn't used it for years.
967493
HI Tiffany! I hate to say we did not have much luck with this item. Though the instructions were included, we could not figure out how to operate it! I mainly bought it as a timer for my older children for timed chores, homework and reading time and for games...For my younger children, I thought it'd be a great idea for handwashing, learning time and so on but it was just too complicated!
702978
IT's doable. A little tricky, but not too hard. I've been doing it with my 16 month old since she was 6 months ish. I get lots of compliments! I love it!
299055
i'm glad you put the age in, she might get a little ancious about the "off/on" switch. it's so small, but the rest would be easy for her to use, the dials roll and it's cute. the time dial would be of no use to her, you need big numbers. bjr
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Yes, you can. There is a switch that you use to switch it on or off. And the switch is under a locked cover, so kids can't access it.
1599145
I really like this and I am 51 (I brought it into a high-school pre-calculus class and the students thought it was fun), but I think three year olds could set up the gears with a little help and then definitely make them turn slow or fast and forward and backwards (the controls in the bottom corners in the photo).
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I teach guitar to children. My 8 year old student did NOT have the strength to push any of the buttons down and got frustrated with it very quickly. We had it on the loosest setting but there was still too much resistance for his little hands. That's another thing. It's really too big for little hands to wrap around well.
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I think so. I just looked at one of the bands we have left and it looks to be small enough to accommodate a small wrist. However, for a 2 yr old, I think they might want to pull it off to play with it like a toy. Personally, I would go with wipes or a spray to be safe.
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I would say no. I purchased this for an active 7 year old and she had a hard time getting used to operating it, falling a few times in the process. In fact, her 4 year old sister wouldn't play on it and said it was "too hard". I don't believe a 3 year old would have the dexterity required and may hurt themselves.
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Can the 3 year old "read" instuctions? Not a great deal of assemble required but adult assistance as well as explanation of how it works would be suggested. Our 4 year old grandson loved it. The lights and authentic sound was wonderful. It can be used to run automatically or you can shut that function off. Hope this was helpful.